04/11/2026
The week of April 13th is Natuonal Dental Hygienist Week. This post illustrates why they are so passionate about clean teeth and healthy gums. When you have been diagnosed with gum disease, you have an active bacterial infection that not only destroys supporting bone but causes many chronic diseases. THANK YOU LADIES FOR KEEPING OUR PATIENTS HEALTHY!
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Periodontitis and systemic disease: Association or causality?
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